Indian Village Directory

Katharwa Village

Katharwa is an inhabited village in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216022, the Census 2011 record lists 962 people in 183 households and the reported area is 161.4 hectares. The local references include Mahuawa Kathrwa Gram Panchayat, Sidhaw CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bagha at about 18 km.

In short:

Katharwa is a village in Sidhaw Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216022 and 962 people in 183 households.

Village Code216022
Population962
Households183
Area161.4 hectares
Nearest TownBagha

Detailed village profile

Katharwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 962 people, 161.4 hectares of reported area and Bagha as the nearest town reference for Katharwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Sidhaw
CD Block Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat Mahuawa Kathrwa
  • Katharwa falls under Sidhaw Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216022.
  • The record lists 962 people living in 183 households.
  • The reported village area is 161.4 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bagha.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Katharwa
Census Village Code
216022
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sidhaw
Sub-district Census Code
01013
CD Block
Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat
Mahuawa Kathrwa
Households
183
Population
962
Male Population
484
Female Population
478
Sex Ratio
987.6
Area
161.4 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 596.03 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.26 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.43% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 61.85% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 85.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katharwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216022, Mahuawa Kathrwa Gram Panchayat and Sidhaw CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01013
Village Census Code
216022
CD Block Code
0001
Gram Panchayat Code
0018
CD Block Name
Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahuawa Kathrwa

Location and Distance

Bagha is the nearest town listed for Katharwa, about 18 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 89 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sidhaw
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
89 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bagha
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
161.4 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 962 people in 183 households, with 484 male residents and 478 female residents. The average household size is 5.26, and SC share is 24.43% and ST share is 61.85% for Katharwa. Population density works out to about 596.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
183
Total Population
962
Male Population
484
Female Population
478
Sex Ratio
987.6
Average Household Size
5.26
SC Population
235
SC Male Population
121
SC Female Population
114
SC Population Share
24.43
ST Population
595
ST Male Population
300
ST Female Population
295
ST Population Share
61.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katharwa list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katharwa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Katharwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Katharwa include self-help groups, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katharwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 145.4 hectares and irrigated land is 124.4 hectares (85.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
5.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
145.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
124.4
Canals Area In Hectares
124.4 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katharwa village located?

Katharwa is in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Katharwa village in?

Katharwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Katharwa village in?

Katharwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Katharwa under?

Katharwa comes under Sidhaw Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katharwa?

The Census village code of Katharwa is 216022.

Which Gram Panchayat is Katharwa under?

Katharwa is listed under Mahuawa Kathrwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sidhaw.

What is the population of Katharwa village?

The village record lists 962 people and 183 households for Katharwa.

How many households are in Katharwa village?

The village record lists 183 households for Katharwa.

What is the male and female population of Katharwa?

The record lists 484 male residents and 478 female residents for Katharwa.

What is the sex ratio of Katharwa village?

The sex ratio of Katharwa is 987.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katharwa village?

The reported geographical area of Katharwa is 161.4 hectares.

What is the population density of Katharwa village?

The approximate population density of Katharwa is 596.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katharwa?

The nearest town listed for Katharwa is Bagha, about 18 km away.

How far is Katharwa from the district headquarters?

Katharwa is about 89 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katharwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Katharwa is about 24 km from Sidhaw, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katharwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Katharwa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Katharwa?

For Katharwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 145.4 hectares and irrigated land is 124.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Katharwa.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.